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Dart and Dive across the Reef Vassiliki Tzomaka

Dart and Dive across the Reef By Vassiliki Tzomaka

Dart and Dive across the Reef by Vassiliki Tzomaka


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Summary

A journey through the world's oceans, uncovering the incredible co-dependencies between fish, marine animals and reef corals.

Dart and Dive across the Reef Summary

Dart and Dive across the Reef: Life in the world's busiest reefs by Vassiliki Tzomaka

The latest title in Vassiliki Tzomaka's graphically illustrated 'Extreme Environments' series takes young readers on a journey through the world's reefs to discover the remarkable diversity of life they contain. Through a series of detailed landscape scenes, it demonstrates the degree to which flora and fauna depend on each other for survival, and the unique tactics the fish and marine life use to protect themselves. Focus spreads zoom in on specific species that are especially unusual, clever, or at risk, while infographic illustrations help to quantify the many dangers faced by creatures that inhabit the reefs. By taking a scientific approach to illustrated non-fiction, it raises awareness of the marine environment in a way that makes nature fascinating, engaging and deeply impressive to young children.

Dart and Dive across the Reef Reviews

'Visits to rainforests of the sea found around the world [with] brilliantly patterned images of characteristic fish and other residents... Worth an exploratory dive, both for the art and diversity of locales' - Kirkus Reviews
'An amazingly colourful journey across the reefs of the world' - @mssburns
'Captivating... The bold blocks of colour leap off the page, immersing you in the magic of the underwater world. The perfect read for your little (and big!) ocean lovers!' - @maistorybooklibrary
'Are you or your kiddos fans of marine life or oceanography? If so you're going to love this' - @littlebookwormclub
'Young readers will love exploring the desert and ocean habitats in these brilliant and beautiful books' - @littlecubliteracy
'The stunning and vibrant illustrations bring these unique environments to life' - @LittleLibraryOwl
'Filled with stunning illustrations' - The Week Junior

About Vassiliki Tzomaka

Vassiliki Tzomaka is a designer and illustrator based in Colchester, UK. She has a PhD in illustration from the Centre for Children's Book Illustration, Cambridge School of Art. For the 'Extreme Environments' series she has drawn on her BSc in chemistry and MEnv in environmental studies to devise a distinctive visual approach to introducing children to the life in extreme environments. Vassiliki can be found on Instagram as @v_tzomaka.

Table of Contents

What is a reef?
Corals
Great Barrier Reef
Solomon Island Reefs
Night-time on the reef
Hawksbill turtle
Raja Ampat Islands
Apo Reef
Galapagos Islands
Cocos Island National Park
Reef babies
The slender seahorse
Aleutian Islands
Cold water fish
Rost Reef
The Great Blue Hole
Reef invertebrates
Reef fish
Red Sea Reefs
Symbiosis on the reef
The orange anemone fish
Comoros Islands
Atolls of the Maldives
Deadly creatures
Defence mechanisms
Noise on the reef
Ningaloo Reef
Reefs at risk
Saving the seas
Glossary

Additional information

GOR011664352
9780500652312
0500652317
Dart and Dive across the Reef: Life in the world's busiest reefs by Vassiliki Tzomaka
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Thames & Hudson Ltd
2021-08-05
56
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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